有利 (yǒu lì) — advantageous, favorable

Definition

有利 means 'advantageous, favorable' and stresses a strategic edge or benefit, stronger than 良好 ('just good'). Pairs naturally with 对 + noun. Opposite is 不利.

adjective
advantageousfavorable

Examples

  • 有利
    Měi tiān yùn dòng duì jiàn kāng hěn yǒu lì.
    Exercising every day is very good for your health.
  • 有利
    Zhè ge jì huà duì gōng sī fā zhǎn hěn yǒu lì.
    This plan is favorable to the company's growth.
  • 有利
    Hǎo tiān qì duì bǐ sài hěn yǒu lì.
    Good weather is advantageous for the competition.

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